There is something very special
about arranging a big reunion with cousins, who one has not seen for many, many
years. So many years in fact, that our
children are now adults and parents themselves.
75 people descended on my childhood hometown of Dundee in South Africa
for a period of 5 days. We hired the
local junior school hostel as our base.
Many activities were planned, including visiting the local museum, a
hike to bushmen’s paintings and a clime but the mountain on the family farm.
Besides keeping an eye on the
cricket, we survived without TV, and spent much time out on the rugby field
with a ball and also playing other games.
The children all got along famously without any squabbles. The only tears I saw came from a 2 year old
who was over-tired. Previously unknown
relatives made firm connections with cousins, which is bound to produce many
contacts for the future.
I can encourage all families to
consider holding a family reunion.
Weddings and funerals are not the appropriate places to enjoy the fun
and laughter that a reunion provides.
